How to get from Capital South to Merrifield, VA by bus?

By bus

To get from Capital South to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 36 bus from Independence Av Se+1 St SE station to Pennsylvania Av Nw+22 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38B bus and finally take the 2A bus from Ballston Station + Bus Bay C station to Lee Hw+Gallows Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

92min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 38B38B
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Independence Av Se+1 St SE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Av Se+1 St SE
    ID 1000736
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    West To Potomac Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pennsylvania Av Nw+22 St NW
    ID 1001202
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    West To Ballston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 6000901
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    West To Dunn Loring Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Hw+Gallows Rd
    ID 5001306
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 32, 38B and 2A

To get from Capital South to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 32 bus from Independence Av Se+1 St SE station to Pennsylvania Av Nw+22 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38B bus and finally take the 2A bus from Ballston Station + Bus Bay C station to Lee Hw+Gallows Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

107min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3232
Bus - 38B38B
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Independence Av Se+1 St SE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Av Se+1 St SE
    ID 1000736
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    West To Potomac Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pennsylvania Av Nw+22 St NW
    ID 1001202
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    West To Ballston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 6000901
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    West To Dunn Loring Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Hw+Gallows Rd
    ID 5001306
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Capital South to Merrifield, VA

The distance between Capital South, Fairfax County and Merrifield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 15.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Capital South to Merrifield, VA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Capital South

Capital South is located at Capital South, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Independence Av Se+1 St SE.

Metro stations close to Capital South:

  • Eastern Market
  • Federal Center SW
  • Navy Yard Metro Station

Train stations close to Capital South:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Capital South:

  • Independence Av Se+1 St SE
  • Independence Ave & 1st St Se Eb
  • Independence Ave & 1st St Se Wb

Public transit stations close to Merrifield, VA, Fairfax County

Merrifield, VA is located at Merrifield, VA, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Lee Hw+Gallows Rd.

Metro stations close to Merrifield, VA:

  • Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
  • Vienna Metro Station
  • West Falls Church-Vt

Bus stations close to Merrifield, VA:

  • Lee Hw+Gallows Rd
  • Gallows Rd And Lee Hwy
  • Gallows Rd+Lee Hw

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 32, 38B and 2A

To get from Capital South to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 32 bus from Independence Av Se+1 St SE station to Pennsylvania Av Nw+22 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38B bus and finally take the 2A bus from Ballston Station + Bus Bay C station to Lee Hw+Gallows Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

107min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3232
Bus - 38B38B
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Independence Av Se+1 St SE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Av Se+1 St SE
    ID 1000736
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    West To Potomac Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pennsylvania Av Nw+22 St NW
    ID 1001202
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    West To Ballston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 6000901
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    West To Dunn Loring Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Hw+Gallows Rd
    ID 5001306
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Capital South to Merrifield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 38B, Bus line 2A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Capital South to Merrifield, VA?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 32, Bus line 38B, Bus line 2A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Capital South and Merrifield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Capital South to Merrifield, VA?

    The 36 bus line goes from Independence Av Se+1 St SE station near Capital South in Washington to West To Potomac Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West To Potomac Park station near Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Capital South to Merrifield, VA by bus?

    The total travel time between Capital South in Washington and Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County by bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Capital South to get to Merrifield, VA?

    Get on the 36 bus from the Independence Av Se+1 St SE stop near Capital South in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Capital South and Merrifield, VA?

    Get off the bus at the West To Potomac Park stop, which is closest to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • When is the first metro from Capital South to Merrifield, VA?

    The first metro from Capital South in Washington to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County is Metrorail Orange Line. It leaves the Capital South station at 3:21 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Capital South to Merrifield, VA?

    The ride from Capital South to Merrifield, VA costs $6.00.

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